Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Two Portraits
The evolution of my photography has led me to these two shots today.
Maggie, looking into the sunset at Jamie and Chelsea's wedding.
Chelsea herself at the edge of a wonderfully strange canyon.
Three Monkeys Cloth Diapers Review and Giveaway
Adorable! That is what I thought when I saw these AIO cloth diapers. It's all about the prints, people. Yes, absorbency counts... and 5 points for being comfortable- but it's really all about the print. Stacey, the seamstress behind Three Monkeys Cloth Diapers knows how to pick 'em. She has some great options for boys which is nice for Jack and the little fella in your life. How about the Rockin' Flaming Skull AIO or I am loving the bugs on this Buggy Print AIO. But, wait! There's more!! Check this site out... www.threemonkeysclothdiapers.com She has over 200 prints to choose from! Seriously? Yes. She custom sews each diaper to ensure fit. Nahhh... Yes. She does custom orders too.
From the Three Monkeys Cloth Diapers Etsy store:
"My diaper has been tried and tested by many, many babes and with feedback from my customers and my own experience on my babes, I present Three Monkeys Cloth Diapers to you. [On most diapers] The inner layer (closest to the baby) is a coordinating flannel. The soaker is five thirsty layers of cotton terry cloth soaker. Next is the polyurethane layer, which makes this diaper an AIO, that is hidden between the inner flannel/soaker and the outer flannel. Finally, the outer layer is the print of your choice!! This diaper comes with snaps which close on the hip or across the belly. And elastic gussets on legs and back to contain any messes.
I can sew anything from costumes to curtains, but my focus is on cloth diapering needs. Thanks so much for taking the time to check me out and please fell free to ask me any questions you may have :)" ~Stacey
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Online Poster Printing- Canvas Print Giveaway!
About Online Poster Printing
Online Poster Printing specializes in printing high-quality posters using premium materials. They offer a money back guarantee on all their products, such as photo canvas prints, vinyl banners, wall stickers, and rolled or mounted poster prints.
WIN a 16x20" Rolled Canvas Print
with your favorite image!
All you have to do is leave a comment describing the photo you would have printed!
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Giveaway is open to US/CAN residents. Shipping of prizes is not included and must be paid by winner. Online Poster Printing reserves the right not to print obscene or offensive materials. Contest ends July29th, 2009. Canvas Prints will be awarded by coupon code on Friday July 31, 2009. The email sent out with the coupon code will also include directions on how to order. Make sure you have your high-resolution photo ready.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
I love you, Toymaker.
Rey bought us a laser printer today! He drove all the way to Albuquerque to get some deal he finagled with the guy at our local Staples. It's a nice color laser Dell. I can't tell you how much I like a laser printer. Boo on Ink jets. He set it up for me and the first place I went was The Toymaker. I love her, I always forward her newsletter, and I have her button on my bloggity blog. And now, at last, I will print her toys... YAYYAYYAY!
Do you love these little Tea Bag Envelopes the way I do? Add your favorite tea for a sweet little gift? Click on the image to go print them yourself. Then give one to me.
Does this flying fish car make you all weak in the knees?
This rockin' little man is going on Jack's dresser. All Material © Marilyn Scott Waters
Dodge Boys Mom Review and Giveaway
I needed a new crib sheet, I was workin' with 3 of them, one of which I picked up at a yard sale and I am fairly sure is circa 1983, how sad. I turned to Etsy, looking for durable and unique crib bedding, and that is just what I found in Dodge Boys Mom. She makes these fantastic 100% cotton crib sheets. At first, I was going to get this Froggy sheet, to match Jack's nursery, but then I saw this Airplane print and had to have it.
These sheets have been pre-washed to prevent shrinkage and right now Dodge Boys Mom has 57 prints to choose from! Jeanette, the handcrafter behind the Etsy store doesn't just make crib sheets. She also creates bibs, burp pads, hooded towels, and tote bags! I can't even sew on a button! The construction on this sheet is sturdy: excellent quality.
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I can tell it will hold up to many, many washes.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
The Laughing Place Review and Giveaway
I thought I was going to use cloth diapers. Weeks before Jack was born, I got a load of trifolds, pins and plastic pants. I had one box of disposables. I figured after the first few weeks of really gross poo, I would start using my cloth diapers, just like my mom used on me and my sister. Not. so. much.
So, I started to look into AIO (All-In-One) diapers, specifically handcrafted diapers on Etsy. The Laughing Place caught my eye immediately because of their fantastic fabric choices. I fell in LOVE with this "Space Kids" retro fabric.
The Laughing Place is headed by mom/daughter team Kim and Dana. They have been doing business on the web since 2000. Dana has worked side by side with her mom, Kim, since she was 10 years old. Their store includes adorable embroidered items for baby, as well as these fantastic diapers. The Laughing Place has been cool enough to offer a giveaway to Mad Madam Em readers! Aren’t you happy you're here? Just head on over to The Laughing Place on Etsy and tell me which awesome handcrafted diapering item you would want for the little one in your life and leave a comment below. This giveaway will run for two weeks, ending Sunday, July 26th 2009. Winner will be notified via email, so be sure I can get to your email or leave it in your comment.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Jemez Mountains 70's Style
We just got home from another wonderful trip up to Jenn and Damien's cabin in the Jemez. We even hiked up to the San Antonio Hot Springs, which is like my favorite place on the planet. I captured many images, but I will not allow myself to post them until I start pulling out my older shots. These are from the first trip we took out to their cabin, I got these on my way home, and as usual, I like to pretend I shot them with a Polaroid (which is sadly no longer producing instant photography) in 1974. Enjoy.
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Uno más, por favor amigo, mi hermosa bebé, Maggie.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Scandeez Review & Giveaway
Look at these adorable shoes handcrafted from Etsy's Scandeez! Connie, the Scandinavian artist behind Scandeez, creates these amazing "Moks" using soft leather and a keen design aesthetic. They are comfortable, durable and extremely well constructed. Each pair of Moks features an adorable design and Connie suggests you measure your little one's foot so she can get the size right. Custom fit leather shoes for $30? Can she make my size? Check out this pair of Ladybug Moks. SO CUTE. Someone let me borrow a little girl, and I will put her little foot in this pair of dusty pink Flower Moks. They are simple, yet have this wonderful stitched surprise on the bottom. When I was looking through Scandeez' Etsy store the first time, I fell in love with this little gray pair with elephants on the bottoms.
Or as my daughter would say, Elafoofoo's.
Or as my daughter would say, Elafoofoo's.
I think Baby Jack is going to have these little Elafoofoo shoes for many years to come. When they wont fit anymore, I am going to string them up by the little pull loops in the back of each Mok and hang them in his room, because they are too cute to quit. Thanks so much to Connie for the opportunity to review her beautiful shoes.
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Contest had ended, CONGRATS to
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I like the llamas, llamas are cool and they dont get enough love on etsy, I was proud to see the llama represented on these cool shoes!
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The picture I would use would be of my family, nestled together, in our coordinating outfits,out by a history barn in Hershey,Pa.My three boys are the babies that the doctors told me I would never have (twins and a singleton) so I've been wanting a large print to hang in the living room, to remind me every moment what huge a blessing they are...even on the hard days. It would be fun to win. Thanks for the chance.